Senior Lecturer in Speech Language Pathology

10 hours ago

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa University Of Fort Hare Full time R120 000 - R180 000 per year

Eastern Cape, East London

Since its bold founding in 1916, the University of Fort Hare has embodied courage, resilience, and the pursuit of transformation. From its proud legacy as a cradle of African leadership and intellectual liberation to its continued determination to overcome contemporary challenges, Fort Hare's spirit of renewal endures. The University has been steadily advancing its transformative journey over the years — the Decade of Renewal, marked by accountability, innovation, and academic excellence.

Located in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Fort Hare offers more than just a place to work; it offers a purpose. Here, you can help shape the future of one of South Africa's most historic and culturally rich institutions, while enjoying the province's natural beauty, sense of community, and space for professional growth.

Are you ready to be part of this journey and help reposition this iconic institution to the place it so richly deserves?

Applications are invited from visionary and committed professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the University's ongoing renewal.

Senior Lecturer: Speech Language Pathology (1 post)

Minimum Requirements:

  • A relevant Doctoral Degree
  • Professional registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the category of Speech Therapist/Speech Therapist & Audiologist
  • At least 3 years' experience in higher education
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in Speech Language Pathology
  • A record of accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer
  • Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Masters/Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Senior Lecturer

Added Advantages

  • Qualification/courses in higher education teaching and learning
  • Evidence of successful external fundraising for research.
  • Evidence of supporting early career academics.
  • Recognition in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating).
  • Evidence of networking and collaboration beyond one institution in research and/or teaching
  • Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research

Duties:

  • Participate in research; curriculum design, development, and implementation
  • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules
  • Meet research publication requirements for the academic rank of senior lecturer level
  • Secure external research grants
  • Supervise postgraduate students
  • Establish institutional, regional or national collaborations
  • Contribute to mentorship of emergent academic staff
  • Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research
  • Participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levels

ENQUIRIES:

Queries regarding job content can be directed to Ms. Fungai Matumba on and

The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us within eight weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

APPLICATIONS:Interested candidates who meet the criteria are invited to visit the website for a more comprehensive advert.

Applications must be made online before the closing date, and the following documents must be attached:

  • A completed University of Fort Hare application form,

  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae,

  • A Cover letter stating how you satisfy the requirements of the advertised position,

  • Names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees,

  • Copies of all your academic qualifications and proof of registration with professional bodies,

  • If applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

  • Incomplete or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 2 November 2025

University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.

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